What Is Malocclusion in Children? Types, Causes & Treatment
Malocclusion is the medical term for a bite problem, where the upper and lower teeth do not fit together properly when the mouth is closed. It can involve crooked teeth, crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, or jaw misalignment. Some forms of malocclusion are mild and mainly affect appearance, while others can interfere with chewing, speaking, […]
Why Are My Child’s Teeth Not Falling Out?
Most children start losing their baby teeth around age 6, beginning with the lower and upper front teeth. If your child’s teeth are not falling out, it is often due to normal variation in timing, genetics, or the permanent tooth developing more slowly. Sometimes, however, a retained baby tooth, a missing permanent tooth, crowding, or […]
Why Are My Child’s Teeth Not Growing In?
If your child’s teeth are not growing in, it is often part of normal development. Some babies get their first tooth as early as 4 months, while others do not until 15 months. Permanent teeth usually begin replacing baby teeth around age 6. Delayed tooth eruption can also be caused by genetics, retained baby teeth, […]
What Causes Teeth Grinding in Children? Signs & Treatment
Teeth grinding in children, also called bruxism, is usually caused by a combination of factors rather than a single problem. Common causes include stress or anxiety, teething, sleep disturbances, misaligned teeth, and certain medical conditions such as sleep apnea or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Many children grind their teeth during sleep and eventually outgrow […]